Together move more!

On the night of the floods in 2021, when the Ahr Valley and NRW were hit by a natural disaster, the true power of solidarity was demonstrated. Numerous private helpers rushed to help on site. This unprecedented commitment gave rise to a large network that can still be felt today and continues to have an impact.

Under the umbrella of "Fortuna hilft", dedicated people have come together who are committed to their work with dedication and a lot of heart. They help those in need, alleviate hardship and light up the hearts of children. They are a living example that there is immeasurable strength in community.

"Together we can achieve more. Every contribution counts, because united we are strong and can achieve great things. Our solidarity is the key to giving hope and shaping the future."

  • Klaudia Skodnik

    1st Chairman

Our Angel*Team

Moving more together!

With this motivation, we are committed to helping people and animals.

Klaudia Skodnik

1st Chairman - Allround Angel

More about Klaudia

Klaudia Skodnik - head and heart of the Fortuna hilft "family", is on site wherever help is needed. She works tirelessly for people and animals. True to her motto "Together we can achieve more", she is always happy to bring together many helpers and angels. She makes full use of her experience and skills and when she is not on the road delivering aid supplies or rescuing animals, she takes care of the many other areas that are also important in an organisation 😉 Usually late into the night ....

Klaudia's skills at a glance:

  • Consulting - Structure Manager
  • Leadership Coach - Team building
  • Property valuation / valuer
  • Event management (TÜV Nord)
  • Author
  • Online Marketing Manager
  • Agric. Horse farm plus THP
  • Dipl.- Ing. Architecture
  • Industrial clerk

                   

Karen Sander

Board - Wildlife and nature conservation

 karen.sander@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 173 3240 764

More about Karen

Karen Sander - my great angel and my personal favourite person. She is my compass in so many stormy times. Karen has been with me since the very beginning and without her so many things would not have been possible, because when you have someone by your side who goes through thick and thin with you, it's easier to keep going and persevere. What I always admire about Karen is her green thumb, especially in her beautiful natural garden. She tends and cares for it carefully and with lots of love. Our totally animal-crazy angel is just as loving towards her fur and feather*hearts, the two dogs Fine and Steppke as well as the chickens called Flausch, Helga Hummel, Mrs Marple, Dusseline and Blondie and her pensioner horse Spotty. They all get to enjoy life to the full with Karen. She always has the greatest ideas - if there's something wrong and I call her, Karen has the solution in no time. And sometimes she even pulls a real miracle out of her sleeve. When in doubt, in the form of chocolate. Especially when it comes to difficult topics, she is such a valuable dialogue partner and gives many people support and confidence. I would also like to mention her wonderful son Tim: with his very special talent, he paints and designs our fantastic "WeAHRfamily" and "Ukraine" pictures with her. The two of them really are an absolute dream team! As you can guess, Karen is a great blessing, an important part and pillar of Fortuna, without whom it would not be possible to go this way.

Alina Stockhausen

Organisation management

 a.stockhausen@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 1520 3626 887

More about Alina

In her work as an organising angel, Alina sees herself as the girl for everything. She is your and our contact for organisational matters, coordination and everything to do with finances. The values that characterise her work are reliability and helpfulness. If she doesn't have an answer, she will get you the information you need. You can rely on that! She lives in Erftstadt and the flood brought her and Fortuna hilft together. As a result, Fortuna became a matter close to Alina's heart, so that others may also experience the help that she was able to experience. She always finds her balance in the stables and her family - which also includes three adorable kittens.

Team Schleiden

Rebecca Müller

Management of Malzirkus Schleiden / Coordination of flood aid

More about Rebecca

Rebecca Müller - She is the heart of the MALzirkuss in Schleiden. With attentiveness, time and her loving nature, she gives the children space to develop. Arriving in her very own way. Thanks to her intensive willingness to help after the flood, which remains unbroken to this day, she is very close to the individual people affected. Being able to give the children the opportunity to create a space for themselves in the MALzirkus is something she does from the bottom of her heart and with everything that makes her tick. Rebecca Müller is always there for your children on Wednesdays and often just drops by. Would you like to get to know Rebecca and our MALzirkus? Then get in touch
you via https://www.terminland.eu/fortuna-hilft/an and drop by.

Gaby Hammer

Child, youth and family counsellor

 info@fortuna-hilft.de

please contact Rebecca Müller

More about Gaby

Gaby Hammer - She likes to live and work according to the motto: "If you don't know where you want to go, how can you expect to get there?" Finding the right path and then following it is the focus of her work as a psychological family counsellor and mental coach. She listens to the concerns of people young and old with appreciation and an open ear, whereby it is particularly important to her to look at the client as a whole and to accompany change processes with calm and empathy. In her work with hand puppets, she gives the youngest children the opportunity to slowly and gently approach their emotional world - the hidden or repressed - without many words, to allow their feelings to emerge and perhaps even to let them out in front of others. She brings her great experience and expertise to our MALzirkus in Schleiden, where she is there for the children on Thursdays. Would you like to get to know Gaby Hammer from Mit Herz & Seele Familienberatung and our MALzirkus?
Then get in touch via https://www.terminland.eu/fortuna-hilft/an and drop by.

Silke Fröhlich

Art therapist

info@fortuna-hilft.de

please contact Rebecca Müller

More about Silke

In progress

Watfa Chouman

Projektbetreuung Malzirkus

w.chouman@fortuna-hilft.de

+49 15563 165628

More about Jamie-Lee

Laura Meyer

Support for the painting circus

 info@fortuna-hilft.de

please contact Rebecca Müller

More about Laura

I'm Laura and I discovered my passion for child and youth welfare at an early age. That's why I decided to study social work. When I was affected by the flood disaster myself in 2021, I realised how important it is to help others who have experienced even worse. My goal was to improve their lives. In autumn 2023, I came into contact with many children through the painting circus in Gemünd and quickly realised how valuable it is to give them wonderful experiences.

I like to offer the children moments of joy and distraction by playing, colouring and doing handicrafts. My calm nature and willingness to listen allow me to respond lovingly to the children's needs. I am grateful to be part of this dedicated team and look forward to creating unforgettable memories with the children.

Marcel Müller

All-round talent

info@fortuna-hilft.de

please contact Rebecca Müller

More about Marcel

Marcel is our hero when things get dicey.
He is always on hand when we need help and support. Thanks to his wealth of experience, he supports us in many areas relating to the painting circus.
Whether it's to ensure that our vehicles are in working order, repairs are pending or we need quick and uncomplicated help in the event of a disaster - he provides support wherever he can.
Through his experiences during the flood disaster, he and Rebecca founded the Charlie Troupe and achieved an incredible amount.
A strong guy you can always rely on.

Jamie-Lee Heimerich

Support for the painting circus

 info@fortuna-hilft.de

please contact Rebecca Müller

More about Jamie-Lee

Team Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler

Bianca Ferber

Management ZuvAHRsicht & MALzirkus

 b.ferber@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 1512 0786191

More about Bianca

Bianca Ferber - Making the impossible possible - our ZuvAHRsichts and painting circus dream team Natalie and Bianca work according to this motto. The two super*angels in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler are both a rock in the surf and creative solution finders. It really wouldn't work without them.
They welcome everyone with open arms and an open heart, especially all two- and four-legged souls in need. With their warm and welcoming nature, they give so many people so much hope, confidence and a place of peace - an island where you can come to recharge your batteries. This makes them a very important pillar of Fortuna and my very own personal angels. So much would not be possible without them! It really is a gift that we can walk these paths with them - paths full of hope and so many possibilities. They convey a feeling of cohesion and home. Especially when I'm there, they always give me the feeling of coming home - my anchorage... And Natalie really is Bob the Builder! I have rarely seen a person who is so talented in simply everything - chapeau! The all-in-one multi-talent from Fortuna!
She always makes me laugh and always knows how to tease me a little - so that I take life a little easier again. To quote Natalie once: "Now let your restless bum sit in SILENCE for a coffee at ZuvAHRsicht!"
I can't and wouldn't want to imagine Fortuna without them. They give so much joy, love and hope and are always solution-orientated.
It is truly amazing how courageous these two are and how they stand up for others - they are a great inspiration for many.

Natalie Reuscher

Management ZuvAHRsicht & MALzirkus

 n.reuscher@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 15120786352

More about Natalie

Team ZuvAHRsicht Natalie Reuscher and Bianca Ferber - Making the impossible possible - our ZuvAHRsicht dream team Natalie and Bianca work according to this motto. The two super*angels in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler are both a rock in the surf and creative solution finders. Without the two of them, things really wouldn't work.
They welcome everyone with open arms and an open heart, especially all two- and four-legged souls in need. With their warm and welcoming nature, they give so many people so much hope, confidence and a place of peace - an island where you can come to recharge your batteries. This makes them a very important pillar of Fortuna and my very own personal angels. So much would not be possible without them! It really is a gift that we can walk these paths with them - paths full of hope and so many possibilities. They convey a feeling of cohesion and home. Especially when I'm there, they always give me the feeling of coming home - my anchorage... And Natalie really is Bob the Builder! I have rarely seen a person who is so talented in simply everything - chapeau! The all-in-one multi-talent from Fortuna!
She always makes me laugh and always knows how to tease me a little - so that I take life a little easier again. To quote Natalie once: "Now let your restless bum sit in SILENCE for a coffee at ZuvAHRsicht!"
I can't and wouldn't want to imagine Fortuna without them. They give so much joy, love and hope and are always solution-orientated.
It is truly amazing how courageous these two are and how they stand up for others - they are a great inspiration for many.

Steffi Raths

Art therapist

info@fortuna-hilft.de

bitte an Natalie & Bianca

Mehr über Steffi

Then get in touch via https://www.terminland.eu/fortuna-hilft/an and drop by.

Sarah Uessem

Art therapist

 info@fortuna-hilft.de

bitte an Natalie & Bianca wenden

Mehr über Sarah

In ihrer Arbeit als Kunsttherapeutin sieht Sarah sich als Begleiterin, die einen geschützen Raum bietet und Material und Impulse bereithält, um Menschen bei ihrer kreativen Entfaltung zu unterstützen. Einen besonderen Wert legt sie dabei auf das freie Gestalten ohne Bewertung und darauf, dem Prozess zu vertrauen und nicht auf ein perfektes Kunstwerk hinzuarbeiten, loszulassen und im Moment versinken zu können. Sie lebt in Bonn und das Schicksal führte sie nach Ahrweiler zum Malzirkus. Der Malzirkus ist für sie ein Herzensprojekt, sie fühlt sie sich – besonders durch ihre Familie – dem Ahrtal sehr verbunden. Ihren persönlichen Ausgleich findet sie in ihrer eigenen Kunst und im Yoga.

Meldet euch gerne zur Kunttherapie über https://www.terminland.eu/fortuna-hilft/an und kommt vorbei.

Heike Holtz

tiergestützte Therapie & FORTUNAmobil

H.holtz@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 1523 6514 249

Mehr über Heike

Heike Holtz – unser Engel vom Therapeutisches Reiten Eifel e. V. ist nicht mehr aus dem Fortuna*Team wegzudenken. Sie ist unter anderem nicht nur Reittherapeutin und DOSB Trainerin für Behindertensport, sondern hat ebenfalls eine Weiterbildung für Traumapädagogik. Mit ihren sechs Pferden und ihrem Bernersennenhund-Mix bringt sie traumatisierten und behinderten Kindern die Natur Stück für Stück näher. Auch fördert sie den achtsamen Umgang mit der Natur – denn die Welt braucht starke Kinder
um die Erde wieder ins Gleichgewicht zu bringen. Hier führen Heike und ihr Team die Kinder behutsam heran und fördern somit die Auseinandersetzung mit der Umwelt und sich selbst. Bei dem gesamten Prozess steht Heike den Kids immer zur Seite, denn besonders die von der Hochwasserkatastrophe betroffenen Kinder brauchen hier besonders Unterstützung. Danke liebe Heike, dass du so gut auf die Kinder aufpasst und sie in allem unterstützt. Ihr leistet so großartige Arbeit! Wir freuen uns so sehr, dich kennen gelernt zu haben und dich zu unserem Team zählen zu dürfen. Gemeinsam können wir so viel mehr bewegen.

Vera Church

Naturpädagogische Unterstützung

info@fortuna-hilft.de

bitte an Heike wenden

Mehr über Vera

Then get in touch via https://www.terminland.eu/fortuna-hilft/an and drop by.

Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

Mirijam Wolberg

Leitung Social Media / Grafik / Orga

m.wolberg@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 1511 0210 450

Mehr über Mirijam

 Mein Name ist Mirijam und als Teamleiterin in der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit widme ich mich mit viel Herz der Aufgabe, unsere Arbeit und die großartigen Menschen dahinter in den sozialen Medien, der Presse und im Internet sichtbar zu machen. Dabei bereitet es mir große Freude, den richtigen Ton für die jeweiligen Projekte und Situationen zu finden, mich empathisch in verschiedene Perspektiven hineinzuversetzen und Herausforderungen kreativ zu meistern. Unverhofft entdeckte ich meine Leidenschaft für Grafikdesign, die meine Arbeit sehr bereichert und mir ermöglicht, kreative Akzente zu setzen. Es ist für mich eine Herzensangelegenheit, unsere Botschaften visuell ansprechend und authentisch zu kommunizieren.

Tanja Eichholz

Social Media / Web

t.eichholz@fortuna-hilft.de

bitte an Mirijam wenden

Mehr über Tanja

Ich lebe im naturverbundenen Lahn-Dill-Kreis in Hessen, bin verheiratet und Mutter eines 16-jährigen Sohnes. Zusammen mit unseren beiden Hunden haben wir viel Spaß.
Beruflich unterstütze ich Mirijam in den Bereichen Social Media und Web – eine Aufgabe, die mir sehr viel Spaß macht! Besonders am Herzen liegt mir, Menschen und Tieren zu helfen, was ich bei Fortuna hilft e.V. umsetzen kann.

Florian Wolberg

Social Media / Web / Orga

info@fortuna-hilft.de

bitte an Mirijam wenden

Mehr über Florian

Annabell Reum

Auszeit & Jugendnetwork

a.reum@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 172 7938 627

Mehr über Annabell

Annabell Reum – Die meisten von euch kennen diesen absoluten Herzens*Menschen vermutlich noch aus unserer Auszeit*Aktion oder vom Mühlenhof. „Es ist besser, ein kleines Licht anzuzünden, als die Dunkelheit zu verfluchen.“ – sagt sie, und genau das macht Annabell: Sie ist immer unterwegs, um anderen Mut zu machen und an ihrer
Seite zu stehen. Aufgeben ist für sie keine Option – was man alleine nicht schafft, schafft man dann gemeinsam! So kam es, dass mittlerweile spontanes organisieren und improvisieren zu ihren Leidenschaften wurden. Was würden wir nur ohne dich machen! – Es freut uns so sehr, dass du den Weg zu uns gefunden hast. Danke für alles…
Und soll ich euch noch etwas persönliches von ihr erzählen? – Annabell hat einen Leitsatz, der sie besonders seit der Flutkatastrophe begleitet: „Wenn viele Menschen eine Kette bilden, dann können sich die Hilfesuchenden (aber auch die Helfer) daran hochziehen“. Dies verinnerlicht sie sehr und hat mittlerweile eine Kette aus Filzherzen, die ihren Leitsatz widerspiegelt. Wir sind stolz darauf, dass du Teil unserer Kette geworden bist, liebe Annabell.

Diana Deus

Messe / Events

d.deus@fortuna-hilft.de

(+49) 1575 0358 795

Mehr über Diana

Diana Deus – wo soll man da nur anfangen…? Sie ist einfach unser kölscher Super*Engel! Kurz vor der Flutkatastrophe 2021 ist sie mit Tochter, Mann, Katze und Pferd aus Erftstadt weggezogen. Dennoch stand sie sofort bereit und wartete nur darauf, dass man endlich irgendwie hinfahren konnte – das Auto mit dringend benötigten Sachen vollgepackt. Dann ging’s gemeinsam mit ihrer Tochter los – anpacken, wo Hilfe gebraucht wird, und das beinahe täglich! Unsere Betroffenen vor Ort berichteten mir immer wieder von dieser Diana, die mit ihrer unbezwingbaren guten Laune immer wieder alle mitgerissen und zu neuen Höchstformen hat auflaufen lassen. So machte die viele Arbeit sogar ein wenig Spaß! Im Hintergrund hat sie so vieles getan – Anfang des Jahres erzählte mir unsere Alina Stockhausen aus Erftstadt wieder von ihr, und ihre Taten haben mich echt umgehauen… Als es dann darum ging, ein Team für die Equitana im April zusammenzustellen, war es dann endlich soweit: Unsere Wege kreuzten sich persönlich.
Liebe Diana, mit deiner offen, herzlichen und sehr ehrlichen Art hast du uns gleich verzaubert -und ganz viele auf der Equitana gleich mit! So wurde Diana zum festen Bestandteil unseres Fortuna*Teams. Seitdem ist sie ein großer Teil unserer Stimme – und was ist seitdem alles passiert… Ganz viele produktive Gespräche, das Mustang Makeover Germany und die Equitana Open Air Mannheim… Was wohl noch alles kommt? – Bei ihr weiß man es nie, nur dass es immer etwas positives ist. Danke liebste Diana, dass du in unsere Mitte getreten bist und dich mit uns für hilfsbedürftige Menschen und Tiere einsetzt, denn gemeinsam können wir mehr bewegen.

What we have done in recent years with  Fortuna helps  caused

Moving more together - also in the future

July 2021

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Flood disaster

One day after the floods, we started supplying people and animals in the affected areas. To this day, we continue to help traumatised children in particular in the MALzirkus.

February 2022

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Ukraine war

On the very first day of the war, our network immediately mobilised to help the people and animals. Until today.

February 2023

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Earthquake Turkey

We were able to help the animals with local animal welfare organisations.

August 2023

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Flood disaster Slovenia

With our network of helpers, we were able to help on site with construction dryers etc., build 2 playgrounds and care for animals.

October 2023

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Tenerife fire

Many animals were injured in the fire. We were able to help on site.

May 2024

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Flutkatstsrophe Saarland, Bayern

The aid network immediately mobilised in the affected areas and a wave of solidarity was also moving here.

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